Mechanical to digital speedo swap

[Kustom kat]

Hey y'all. I am in the process of transforming a neglected 96' 600 into a rat/street fighter. Has anyone swapped the big bulky analog guages for a digital setup? From what I have researched, the 98' 600 has the digital setup. The speed sensor is bolted to the front sprocket cover. Will the 98' sprocket cover mount directly to the 96' case? Will I have to drill and tap the 96' countershaft for the speed sensor rotor? Or will I have to split the cases and swap the 96' and 98' countershafts? I am trying to complete this project by "Biketoberfest" at the end of October. If this is not a cheap or low labor hour mod, I will just eliminate the tach and speedo all together. Any kind of tips or info will be greatly appreciated! Thanks ahead of time!

[steves]

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=66885

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=104893

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=133083

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=103442

[Kustom kat]

I thought I searched through all the threads when I couldn't find anything on the subject. Guess I didn't look hard enough. Haha. Thanks Steve. Gave me a few different ideas, but still haven't answered my questions completely. Looks like I will have to research a bit more before I dive into this project completely blind....or just scrap it all together. If I figure it out I will be sure to post a new how-to thread. I'm getting so close to completion, but still sooooo much more to do! I will post some pictures when I get some time off from work. Thanks again!

[steves]

mreedohio, while not really active on the site anymore switched his bike over to the 98+ gauge cluster. That's probably the best example I can remember from the top of my head.

The other sensor should be there already, since the tach is electronically driven... not mechanical... but I don't remember things so well on Monday morning